Hello there! I’ve only recently started taking an interest in a theater or film career, I’d like to work on a set, behind the scenes, maybe as a make-up artist or costume designer. I really love ballet costumes for example. I would really like to start sewing as well, like you draping first, then cur out patterns. Can you recommend any books as a guideline to start? Because I don’t have time to take a lot of courses, but I can read up and try things out in my own time.

Hi Angela…I am A-mazed at your work!!! Do you do anything else besides sew??? How are you so prolific?? I believed I read somewhere on your blog that you are a self-taught sewer. I also am self taught although I’m considerably older than you😳. I am in process of making my second 16th century garb but I work almost full-time(on my feet all day) and so progress is slow. Plus I make all Christmas gifts and then there is always “life”!!! I have also been a professional seamstress and I must say your work is BEAUTIFUL!!! Thank you SO much for sharing on your blog; you’ve are an inspiration to me to get moving!😬 Do you do in-depth research before sewing each outfit? Again..do you do anything else? I’d love to chat online with you if you have a minute between projects.😁

You are absolutely incredible. I have been sewing since 1991 and with each project, I always tend to bite off more than what I’d expected. A 13 piece dress for my first ever projects when others were telling me to just make a tank top.
I am also self-taught and went into sewing originals for teens in high-school was my specialty.
One of my bucket list items is to sew a full Victorian gown.
Again you’re incredible.
I keep wondering the amount of funds that go into the material for each project. lol

Hello Angela, Amazing, amazing work and talent. My great niece would like me to make her a tulle skirt with flowers. Noticed you created one with artificial flowers. I am stumped on how to clean it without the use of doing via dry cleaning. Can you let me know. I thank you for your time and assistance

I came across your YouTube channel and I’m so glad I checked out your blog as well!
These pieces are perfection, it’s amazing how much detail you put into your works! I’m sure you’re proud of your own creations regardless but just know that you’re an inspiration (and helpful teacher via your videos) and I hope my sewing skills will become as amazing as yours someday!
I’m new to sewing currently but your 1860’s Pink Sateen Ball Gown is a shining example of the type of royal dress I’m hoping to make as my biggest “dream to reality” project. It will be grand finally having the skill to make something so elegant!

About Me

This blog was originally started to document my progress as I learned to draw, but it’s turned into a costume blog where I share the things i’ve made, and how I make them.

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I truly believe sewing and costumery is my passion, and I hope it is something I can continue to do long into the future.

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I have been sewing for four years and am almost completely self-taught. For me much of the joy in creating something is figuring out HOW to create it, which is why I prefer to learn through trial and error, as opposed to classes.

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I’ve graduated high school and am spending the year of 2016 working on building my portfolio.

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I hope you will enjoy my blog, and maybe feel a bit inspired. I greatly enjoy comments and feedback, so if you feel the need to say (or ask) something, please don’t hesitate to do so!

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If you have any serious inquires I can be contacted at AngelaCostumery@gmail.com

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About Me

My name is Angela Clayton, I’m a twenty year old designer and seamstress who is currently living on Long Island, in NY.

I’ve been sewing for five years and focused on period costumes and original designs for the last three.

I try to mix the elements of historical costumes that I love most – like the detail work and extravagant silhouettes – with modern materials and textures to create pieces with a lot of visual interest and depth.

I spend most of my time working on detailed costumes which involve a lot of beading and work done by hand. But I also enjoy making structured garments that play with seaming and pattern matching.